Cavs vs. Heat: LeBron James returns: Heat extends its lead

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The game is settling down, and so is the crowd, thanks in part to the fact the Heat is outplaying the Cavaliers.

LeBron James has 10 points, five assists and four rebounds and the Heat leads the Cavaliers, 36-28, with 8:41 left in the first half.

James is on the bench now taking a breather.

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